International acts head to Nimbin for second Roots Festival

NIMBIN will be coloured with music from across the globe this weekend as world music lovers converge for the second Nimbin Roots Festival, starting Friday.

A big step up from last year's inaugural festival, the Nimbin Showgrounds event will feature full camping facilities, two performance spaces, along with market and food stalls and the ubiquitous chai tent.

Whereas creator Xavier Avogniko described last year as simply a "big local gig", this year it is shaping up as a true international affair, with acts from Africa, France and Fiji, and up and down the east coast.

Headlining the event is Africa Entsha, from Soweto in South Africa, who have delivered their soulful acapella covers of gospel and pop songs around the world.

Then there's Knox, a folk soul reggae acoustic artist from Fiji who is making waves in Sydney's world folk underground.

Creator of The Nimbin Roots Festival, Xavier Avogniko. Gearing up for this weekends festival held over the 11,12,13th of October at The Nimbin showgrounds and showcasing national and international acts, food stalls and markets.Patrick Gorbunovs

The Rhythm Hunters will also impress with their orchestral multinational blend of Japanese drums, Indonesian melodies and deep grooves.